Viability of SA motor industry under threat, says Toyota’s Andrew Kirby
Changes needed to automotive policy or multinational motor companies will find it harder to justify investment in SA
27 January 2025 - 05:00
Unfair foreign competition from subsidised imports and low-cost vehicle assembly are threatening the viability of the SA motor industry, says Toyota SA Motors CEO Andrew Kirby.
Without changes to automotive policy, localisation and job creation will stall and multinational motor companies will find it harder to justify investment in SA...
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